UMICAD Certification Board has three levels of counselor
certificates, Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor I, II, III.
- The CADC I requires a passing score on a written test (UMICAD Level I), 300 hours
of supervised experience practicing the six (6) Performance Domains, 150 hours
specialized training and education including 6 hours counselor specific ethics.
- The CADC II requires a written test (IC&RC ADC Examination), 6,000 hours (the
equivalent of three years experience within five years prior to application) of
experience performing the domains or 12 core functions, and 270 hours of
specialized training and education specific to the domains or 12 core functions,
including 6 hours of counselor specific ethics.
- The CADC III candidate must have completed all the CADC II requirements plus an
additional 4,000 hours of professional experience. Counselors who qualify may apply
for CADC III without first becoming CADC II.
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